# Poppets PreSchool

Poppets PreSchool is a sessional pre-school at The Old Stable Block, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, in Wick, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-preschool-2596000  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old Stable Block, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 2596000

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596000

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2596000). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596000)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596000)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596000)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1353379)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Stable Block, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.731909,-1.775741

- Station: Christchurch, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Quomps, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Druitt Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: New Zealand Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Two Riversmeet Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wick Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Quomps Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Katharine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christchurch Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Christchurch Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Somerford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Mudeford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Day Nursery Christchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nursery-christchurch-ey546997) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stour Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stour-road-day-nursery-ey535994) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twynham House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twynham-house-nursery-school-2592771) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Montessori Preschool @ Christchurch Infants](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-preschool-christchurch-infants-2801112) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-2887436) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mudeford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-pre-school-144296) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppets PreSchool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppets PreSchool Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppets PreSchool take?

Poppets PreSchool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppets PreSchool?

Christchurch is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596000)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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